Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

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Mechanical engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and product design. Some of the most common specialties for mechanical engineering expert witnesses also include biomechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and robotics. They have provided opinions on the effects of product liability, patent infringement, mechanical failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and safety standards.

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ID: 23421

Dr. Harri Kytomaa, PhD, PE, CFEI, FASME

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Massachusetts

Dr Harri K. Kytomaa has 37 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Engineering Sciences from Durham University and his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from California Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is certified as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators and licensed as an Engineer in twelve states....

Eugenia Lynn Kennedy, CSP, MSView profile

ID: 146466

Ms. Eugenia Kennedy, CSP, MS

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Massachusetts

Ms. Eugenia L. Kennedy has over 35 years of experience in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Human Factors and Ergonomics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and her MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Formerly, this...

Jerry Francis Ludwig, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6708246

Mr. Jerry Ludwig, PE, PhD

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Massachusetts

Mr. Jerry F. Ludwig has 34 years of experience in Engineering. He earned his BS in Construction Engineering and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of New Hampshire and as a Mechanical Engineer in the state of...

The Average Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $325

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $400

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A mechanical engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving machinery, automotive systems, HVAC, and other mechanical devices. They can offer insights on design, manufacturing, maintenance, and failure analysis.

Cases that often require a mechanical engineering expert include product liability suits, patent disputes, industrial accidents, vehicle collisions, and construction defects.

Yes. Mechanical engineering experts can analyze patents and technical documents to determine if there has been an infringement or violation of proprietary technology.

Yes. Subspecialties can include automotive engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, robotics, and more. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.

In product liability cases, these experts can evaluate design flaws, manufacturing defects or improper usage instructions that may have led to injury or damage.

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